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Alan Parker

Alan Parker is an ISO 27001 certified lead auditor and consultant of over 10 years and founder of Iseo Blue Limited. He helps UK SMEs achieve certification in 90 days or less - often without a dedicated security team or a large budget. With over 30 years in IT governance and information security, Alan works with software companies, IT service providers, managed service providers, and professional services firms across the UK, Europe, and internationally. Qualifications: B.Sc (Hons) Information Systems, CISMP certified, ITIL Expert, PRINCE2 Practitioner. Named IT Project Expert of the Year (2024, UK). ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ANAB accredited certifier issued. Alan writes in plain English for busy teams who need to get things done. Connect on LinkedIn, or explore his free ISO 27001 tools and templates at iseoblue.com.

The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025/2026: what the numbers really say about small business security

14 August 2026

By Alan Parker

What the official 2025/2026 survey really says about small business cyber risk: the £0 median cost, the backslide on basics, and the supplier squeeze coming.

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ISO 27001 for Accountants and Financial Services Firms

8 May 2026

By Alan Parker

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ISO 27001 Recertification: What Happens After 3 Years

22 April 2026

By Alan Parker

My guide on what happens around ISO 27001 recertification. Learn the key elements and what to prepare for.

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ISO 27001 Certification for SaaS Companies: Your Questions Answered

22 April 2026

By Alan Parker

I get a lot of clients that are launching their SaaS products to the market and want to get ISO 27001. So, here I'll answer some common questions.

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ISO 27001 Business Continuity Planning

22 April 2026

By Alan Parker

How to address ISO 27001 business continuity per controls 5.29 and 5.30.

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Can You Self-Certify for ISO 27001? (And Should You?)

22 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Can you self certify for ISO 27001? Yes. Should you? That requires some consideration.

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How to Pass Your ISO 27001 Audit First Time

21 April 2026

By Alan Parker

My guide on ISO 27001 audit tips for how to make sure you pass your ISO 27001 certification first time.

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ISO 27001 Audit Findings: How to Respond to Nonconformities

21 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Learn how to manage ISO 27001 audit findings: how to log, process and resolve nonconformities.

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ISO 27001 Certification Without a Consultant: Is It Possible?

21 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Can you implement ISO 27001 without a consultant? Short answer: Yes. But here I'll explore the potential benefits and pitfalls.

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ISO 27001 Certification: UKAS vs Non-UKAS — Does It Matter?

21 April 2026

By Alan Parker

Explore the differences between UK certifications: UKAS vs Non-Accredited certificates. How the differ, and does it matter?

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